I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.
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Nationality: American Type: Public Servant Born: December 25, 1821 Death: April 12, 1912 |
“It is not fun singing about losing somebody like that, but at the same time it was easy to write because the memories were so real and vivid and so much a part of who I am.”
“I don't know anybody's road who's been paved perfectly for them, there are no manuals, you don't know what life has in store for you.”